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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tibo Asztalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tibo Asztalos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erik Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tibo Asztalos!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Asztalos.
It looks like Erik Jonsson has been cut.
Erik Jonsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asztalos counters with a straight right hand.
Jonsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asztalos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonsson somewhat.
Jonsson dives in and scores a takedown into Asztalos's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Asztalos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jonsson.
Jonsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jonsson postures up in Asztalos's guard and throws a big left but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos wants to stand and escape but Jonsson is having none of it.
Asztalos keeping moving, preventing Jonsson from controlling successfully.
Jonsson postures up and lands a big shot to Asztalos's brow.
Jonsson postures up in Asztalos's guard and throws a big left but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jonsson trying to control but Asztalos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos wants to stand and escape but Jonsson is having none of it.
Jonsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Asztalos wants to stand but Jonsson is controlling the position.
Jonsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Asztalos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jonsson.
Asztalos wants to stand but Jonsson is controlling the position.
Jonsson trying to control but Asztalos is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jonsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asztalos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jonsson cracks Asztalos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jonsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonsson working the ground and pound but Asztalos is defending the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jonsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Asztalos is trying to buck Jonsson off.
Jonsson working the body and head with strikes.
Jonsson is working Asztalos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jonsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson throwing strikes but Asztalos manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Asztalos decides to stand back up.
Asztalos lands with a shot to the body.
Asztalos tests Jonsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asztalos scores with a nice right hand.
Asztalos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonsson shoots in and drives through. Asztalos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Jonsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asztalos lands a right hook to the body.
Jonsson is breathing heavily.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asztalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jonsson is rocked!
Asztalos circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jonsson to the canvas! Jonsson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Asztalos keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tibo Asztalos!
During a confident post fight interview, Tibo Asztalos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TChalla Ojurere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Kosinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerzy Kosinski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, TChalla Ojurere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerzy Kosinski!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ojurere tries to bum rush Kosinski with a series of wild strikes but Kosinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kosinski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kosinski throws a hook to the side of Ojurere's head but Ojurere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kosinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosinski takes a swing at Ojurere's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Kosinski misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ojurere, right into the meat.
Ojurere lands with a good body shot.
Ojurere misses with a head kick.
Kosinski ducks right into an uppercut from Ojurere.
Kosinski throws a looping overhand right but Ojurere ducks down to avoid it.
Ojurere defending well as Kosinski loads up on a big left hand.
Ojurere lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosinski circles away quickly and effectively.
Ojurere misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ojurere's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kosinski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ojurere scrambles back to his feet.
Kosinski throws a right hand that Ojurere ducks under and follows up with a left that Ojurere also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosinski lands with a shot to the body.
Ojurere lands a nice looking body shot.
Ojurere cracks Kosinski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ojurere lands with a straight right. Kosinski didn't see that one coming.
Kosinski has managed to clinch.
Ojurere is trying to force a seperation but Kosinski has the dominant position.
Ojurere wants to break free but Kosinski has control.
Kosinski effectively controlling the action here.
Ojurere is trying to push Kosinski away but Kosinski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ojurere has had enough of the clinch but Kosinski keeps him there for the moment.
Kosinski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kosinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kosinski.
Kosinski misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Ojurere 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosinski defending well as Ojurere loads up on a big left hand.
Kosinski tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Kosinski.
Kosinski closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kosinski.
Ojurere tries to circle away but Kosinski has him pinned against the cage.
Ojurere tries to break free but Kosinski pushes him back against the cage.
Ojurere has had enough of the clinch but Kosinski keeps him there for the moment.
Ojurere tries to break free but Kosinski pushes him back against the cage.
Kosinski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosinski scores with a hook to the body.
Kosinski lands a shot to the body.
Ojurere is breathing heavily.
Kosinski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kosinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kosinski scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kosinski.
Kosinski breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ojurere avoids the body shot from Kosinski.
Kosinski lands with a good body shot.
Kosinski digs a good hook to Ojurere's body.
Kosinski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kosinski throws a one two combo.
It looks like TChalla Ojurere has been cut.
Kosinski moves into the clinch.
Kosinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ojurere is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kosinski.
Kosinski digs a good hook to Ojurere's body.
Kosinski throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Ojurere's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Kosinski dives in looking to finish as Ojurere flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Kosinski's strikes! Kosinski is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Ojurere's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Ojurere was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerzy Kosinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Sweatpants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweatpants has chosen Earl - Earl Sweatshirt as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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156 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Earl Sweatpants!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweatpants dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Sweatpants on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Sweatpants takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sweatpants throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sweatpants thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Sweatpants should have avoided that one.
Sweatpants defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Sweatpants takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Sweatpants should have avoided that one.
Sweatpants looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sweatpants momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sweatpants doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Sweatpants slips the punch.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sweatpants moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sweatpants staying out of range there.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sweatpants in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Sweatpants just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a jab when Sweatpants was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sweatpants has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Sweatpants's head.
Sweatpants takes one on the button.
Sweatpants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sweatpants throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sweatpants ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Sweatpants avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sweatpants slips a straight right by Diaz.
Sweatpants pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sweatpants uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweatpants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sweatpants lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sweatpants eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diaz cracks Sweatpants with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Sweatpants saw that one coming.
Diaz tests Sweatpants's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sweatpants throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Diaz.
Sweatpants's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sweatpants scrambles back to his feet.
Sweatpants slips under a jab.
Sweatpants tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweatpants swinging wildly here.
Sweatpants avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Sweatpants moved out of range.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Sweatpants uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Sweatpants 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sweatpants takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Sweatpants, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Sweatpants takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sweatpants walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Sweatpants should have avoided that one.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Sweatpants knows he should have avoided that one.
Earl Sweatpants is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sweatpants misses with a hook.
Sweatpants looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Sweatpants moved out of range.
Diaz works over Sweatpants's head and body with a nice combination.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Sweatpants.
A right-left combo lands from Diaz.
Sweatpants has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Sweatpants's head back.
Diaz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sweatpants moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sweatpants's head backwards.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sweatpants is rocked!
Diaz throws a combination. Sweatpants tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sweatpants is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Sweatpants ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sweatpants throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sweatpants takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Sweatpants's defenses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sweatpants might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diaz has got the better of the exchanges.
Sweatpants takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz rushes Sweatpants with punches - Sweatpants moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Sweatpants goes down! Diaz follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Diaz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Alvares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vega comes to the cage accompanied by Skindred - Pressure. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Santiago Alvares enters the cage!
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219 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrey Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Santiago Alvares!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvares closes the distance and clinches up with Vega, looking for a takedown. Alvares pushes Vega against the cage but Vega circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vega swinging wildly here.
Vega scores with a hook to the body. Alvares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Vega.
Santiago Alvares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvares shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvares is controlling him.
Alvares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvares postures up in Vega's guard and throws a big left but Vega blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now.
Vega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvares is controlling him.
Alvares preventing the sweep.
Alvares throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega kicks Alvares off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvares closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vega's guard.
Vega is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvares cracks Vega with a solid left hand.
Alvares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vega looking for subs off his back but Alvares has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alvares looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvares working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
It looks like Andrey Vega has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvares working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vega tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega wants to improve his position but Alvares is controlling well.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alvares slips a nice elbow through Vega's hands, connecting with Vega's forehead.
Vega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vega is rocked!
Vega makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vega.
Alvares must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvares passes Vega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vega tries to kick Alvares off but Alvares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alvares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vega taking some punishment here, with Alvares in his half guard.
Oh Vega is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvares lands a big elbow - Vega is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Alvares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Alvares!
A relieved looking Santiago Alvares thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Seven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Seven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Hagen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hagen.
Hagen misses the shot to the body.
Hagen loads up on a big right hand but Seven slips the punch.
Seven wants to clinch up but Hagen keeps it at a distance.
Seven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seven wants it to stay on the feet.
Seven misses with a body kick.
Seven pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hagen is out of range and Seven settles back down.
Hagen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seven throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seven throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hagen has a takedown stuffed.
Patrick Seven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hagen.
Good work by Seven as he checks the leg kick.
Seven tries for a takedown but Hagen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Seven throws a leg kick but Hagen sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven forces Hagen back against the cage and clinches.
Hagen blocks a body shot from Seven.
Hagen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Seven is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hagen is defending well for now.
Hagen taking a breather.
Seven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hagen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hagen shoots in looking for a takedown. Seven tries to sprawl out of it but Hagen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hagen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Seven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hagen defends well.
Hagen tries to free his leg and advance position but Seven is retaining full guard.
Hagen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hagen trying to control the position from guard on top but Seven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hagen defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagen landing with the ground and pound.
Seven is trying to keep Hagen in close.
Hagen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seven keeping moving, preventing Hagen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Seven working for a triangle but Hagen defends it easily.
Hagen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hagen wants to pass the guard but Seven is keeping the position.
Seven is looking to sweep but instead, Hagen has passed into half guard.
Hagen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hagen lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen unloading with bombs!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seven is trying to escape the mount.
Hagen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Seven is desperately trying to improve his position but Hagen has a good base and remains in mount.
Hagen working for a guillotine from mount but Seven is in no mood to give up.
Seven is trying to escape the mount.
Seven is squirming around, avoiding Hagen's attempts to control the action.
Hagen dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seven is looking to get to half guard.
Hagen lands a big shot there that rocks Seven but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Seven can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hagen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Seven shoots in and drives through. Hagen sprawls well.
Hagen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seven was well out of range. Poor timing from Hagen.
Hagen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hagen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seven defends it well.
Seven wants to improve his position but Hagen is controlling well.
Hagen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seven's head.
Hagen controlling the pace.
Seven is looking to improve his position.
Hagen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hagen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Seven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hagen throwing shots but Seven is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tom Hagen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hagen trying to control the action but Seven is working from the bottom.
Seven slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hagen pushes down on Seven's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hagen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seven wants to get back to full guard.
Hagen wants to take a breather but Seven is having none of it.
Hagen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hagen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hagen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Seven makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen content to stall in guard here.
Seven is looking for a triangle here but Hagen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hagen wants to control but Seven is keeping him busy.
Seven is trying to work for a sweep but Hagen has mounted him!
Seven is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hagen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hagen landing shots from mount.
Seven is desperately trying to improve his position but Hagen has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seven defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hagen.
Hagen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Seven is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hagen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seven's guard.
Hagen pushes down on Seven's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Seven wants to get back to full guard.
Hagen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hagen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seven moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hagen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Seven lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hagen!
Hagen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hagen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seven trying to control but Hagen is having none of it.
Seven prevents Hagen from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hagen tries to lock up and control but Seven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hagen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hagen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seven but Seven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hagen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seven.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hagen is defended easily by Seven.
Seven lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seven throws the kick towards the body but Hagen avoids it.
Seven tries to land a front kick but Hagen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Seven throws out a loose jab but Hagen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hagen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Seven wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seven manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hagen throws a big elbow that misses.
Seven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hagen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hagen stays in close to Seven's body and controls the position.
Hagen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hagen won't allow Seven to sweep him here.
Hagen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Seven working for a triangle but Hagen defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hagen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seven's head.
Hagen wants to control from the top but Seven keeps moving.
Hagen postures up and lands a big shot to Seven's brow.
Seven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seven is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seven is one step ahead there.
Hagen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hagen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seven manages to get himself to full guard.
Hagen throwing strikes from guard but Seven blocks nicely.
Seven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hagen is one step ahead there.
Seven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hagen throwing strikes from guard but Seven blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen slips nicely into half guard.
Seven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seven regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hagen won't allow Seven to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagen is looking to work some ground and pound but Seven has wrist control.
Seven pushes a forearm under Hagen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hagen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Seven!
Patrick Seven managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arron Gillespie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gillespie comes to the cage accompanied by Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows Scream If You're Crazy. Ruiz has chosen jukebox hero as his entrance music. Justin Ruiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arron Gillespie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gillespie quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruiz stops Gillespie from getting back to his feet.
Ruiz trying to control the action but Gillespie is working from the bottom.
Gillespie wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Ruiz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ruiz working the head and body with strikes.
Ruiz is looking to advance position but Gillespie won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie is trying to stand back up but Ruiz is controlling him
Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gillespie keeps working.
Ruiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gillespie's head.
Ruiz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gillespie's head.
Ruiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz throwing shots but Gillespie is blocking nicely.
Ruiz with the ground and pound but Gillespie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gillespie keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gillespie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gillespie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillespie is working an open guard so Ruiz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ruiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Gillespie is just out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gillespie enables Ruiz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gillespie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Gillespie keeps moving.
Gillespie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gillespie is breathing heavily.
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruiz working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gillespie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gillespie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gillespie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like Ruiz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruiz wanted to stand there but Gillespie had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Ruiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ruiz throwing strikes but missing.
Gillespie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruiz.
Ruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gillespie is keeping the position for now.
Ruiz trying to control but Gillespie is working from the bottom.
Ruiz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ruiz is in close to Gillespie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gillespie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz throwing strikes from guard but Gillespie blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruiz throws an elbow that misses. Gillespie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruiz's guard. Nice move by Gillespie!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruiz is pulling down on Gillespie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gillespie, at least for the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Justin Ruiz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ruiz looks to land a combination but Gillespie avoids it well.
Gillespie scores with a jab to the body.
Gillespie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruiz shoots in and drives through. Gillespie sprawls well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gillespie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie looks to clinch
and Ruiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ruiz slows the pace down in half guard.
Gillespie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruiz.
Gillespie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gillespie defending well though.
Ruiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruiz throwing shots but Gillespie is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ruiz.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ruiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gillespie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gillespie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruiz throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gillespie throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Gillespie keeps moving.
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruiz stands up over Gillespie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruiz trying to control but Gillespie is working from the bottom.
Ruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruiz pushing down on Gillespie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gillespie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Gillespie is defending well.
Gillespie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruiz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruiz throwing shots but Gillespie is blocking nicely.
Ruiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gillespie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ruiz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz slips nicely into half guard.
Ruiz with the ground and pound but Gillespie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ruiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruiz pushes down on Gillespie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ruiz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ruiz there.
Ruiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gillespie's head.
Ruiz decides to stand and escape the position.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gillespie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruiz is looking to take a break and control but Gillespie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ruiz in side control, throwing shots but Gillespie defends.
Ruiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gillespie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Ruiz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ruiz working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ruiz lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Ruiz really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ruiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ruiz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ruiz slows the pace down.
Ruiz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gillespie misses with a hook
and Ruiz counters with a shoot takedown. Gillespie fights it but they end up in guard.
Gillespie is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Gillespie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruiz postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gillespie covers up, he's hurt! Ruiz keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ruiz and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ruiz can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Ruiz! Justin Ruiz retains his light heavyweight title!
As Justin Ruiz got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I wanna thank no one but myself.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hurley Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaspar Saroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Senses Fail-Coming Up Short . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hurley Rodriguez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaspar Saroa!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurley Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saroa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saroa scores with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saroa throws a big elbow that misses.
Saroa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodriguez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saroa, into his guard.
Saroa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Saroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saroa is working an open guard so Rodriguez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saroa shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
Rodriguez connects with a jab.
Rodriguez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Saroa drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saroa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saroa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Saroa from controlling successfully.
Saroa landing with the ground and pound.
Saroa throwing strikes but missing.
Saroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saroa.
Saroa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Saroa from controlling successfully.
Saroa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saroa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodriguez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saroa, into his guard.
Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodriguez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saroa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Saroa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saroa trying to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Saroa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rodriguez is now in Saroa's guard. A big mistake from Saroa there, giving up the dominant position!
Rodriguez wanted to stand there but Saroa had control of the position.
Saroa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saroa passes Rodriguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saroa trying to mount his opponent but Rodriguez defends it.
Saroa trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Saroa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saroa throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Saroa sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saroa prevents Rodriguez from standing back up.
Saroa wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gaspar Saroa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saroa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saroa swings around for an armbar but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Saroa's guard.
Rodriguez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saroa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez postures up in Saroa's guard and throws a big left but Saroa blocks it.
Saroa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Saroa postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
Saroa trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Saroa throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saroa chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but Saroa is having none of it.
Saroa throws a big right hand that misses.
Saroa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rodriguez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saroa has Rodriguez in his guard.
Saroa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez stands and steps away. Saroa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saroa is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Saroa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saroa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saroa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saroa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Saroa sits in half guard.
Saroa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodriguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saroa.
Saroa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriguez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saroa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rodriguez is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saroa working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saroa slips a nice elbow through Rodriguez's hands, connecting with Rodriguez's forehead.
Saroa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saroa thows a huge punch but Rodriguez dodges it nicely.
Saroa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saroa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saroa trying to control from Rodriguez's half guard. Rodriguez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Saroa from controlling successfully.
Saroa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Saroa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saroa dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
A jab from Rodriguez does it's job there.
Saroa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saroa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Saroa walks into a stiff left hand from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hurley Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saroa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saroa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saroa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saroa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodriguez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saroa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodriguez won't allow Saroa to pass to mount.
Saroa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saroa.
Saroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saroa wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saroa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saroa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saroa throws a strike but Rodriguez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Saroa throwing strikes but missing.
Saroa throwing strikes but missing.
Saroa is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control.
Saroa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saroa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saroa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saroa scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saroa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saroa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Saroa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Saroa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saroa connects with a nice short shot to Rodriguez's temple.
Saroa is looking for a kimura here.
Saroa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saroa is looking for submissions but instead, Rodriguez has regained full guard.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Saroa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saroa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saroa lands a nice short elbow.
Saroa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Saroa really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saroa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saroa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Saroa trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Saroa chips away with some ground and pound.
Saroa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodriguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saroa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saroa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Saroa throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saroa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Saroa stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saroa throws an elbow that misses. Rodriguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saroa's guard. Nice move by Rodriguez!
Rodriguez won't allow Saroa to sweep him here.
Gaspar Saroa has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saroa is on top in guard.
Saroa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saroa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saroa with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saroa throws a big right hand that misses.
Saroa throwing strikes from guard but Rodriguez blocks nicely.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Saroa from controlling successfully.
Saroa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodriguez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saroa, into his guard.
Saroa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saroa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saroa trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Saroa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saroa trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saroa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saroa wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Saroa prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saroa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriguez dives on top into guard.
Saroa trying to strike off his back.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Saroa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Saroa is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saroa is on top in guard.
Saroa throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saroa postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Saroa dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Saroa moves out of range.
Rodriguez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saroa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saroa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saroa throwing strikes from guard but Rodriguez blocks nicely.
Saroa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Saroa passes Rodriguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saroa stalling.
Saroa with the ground and pound but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Saroa trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Saroa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saroa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saroa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriguez dives on top into guard.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Saroa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hurley Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez lands with a hook. Saroa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saroa.
Saroa ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Saroa misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saroa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Saroa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Saroa dominating with strikes here.
Saroa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Saroa looking to ground and pound but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Saroa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saroa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Saroa.
Saroa is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Saroa extends the arm and Rodriguez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaspar Saroa! Gaspar Saroa retains his welterweight title!
Gaspar Saroa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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